Closing Ceremonies Mark First Session of Fiftieth Congress
In St Louis on October 20 observers note less than a dozen senators and fifteen House members attended the closing ceremonies of the first session of the Fiftieth Congress. A Muskogee dispatch reports the Creek council at Okmulgee approved a bill to settle and dispose of land in Oklahoma where Muskogee interests exist, led by Chief L. C. Perryman. This move is described as the strongest step yet toward opening the territory.
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Congress Ends Its Days In Farewell Senate Session
Washington Oct 20 Only seven senators heard final prayer from chaplain Rev J G Butler as the session closed The last bill considered proposed a constitutional amendment for direct election of senators by the people The senate adjourned sine die after presiding officer Ingalls farewell remarks and presidents approval of sundry bills The house adjourned sine die after brief ceremonies and thanks to officers and staff
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J. G. Butler
M. Ingalls
Allison
Cockrell
Mitchell
Paddock
Saulsbry
Teller
United States
Blackburn
Civil Service
Senate
Ingalls
Saulsbury
National coursing meeting draws Kansas Colorado rail fare discounts
Kansas State News reports train and bus travelers from Kansas and Colorado may ride at one and one third fare to the national coursing association gathering in Hetcurssox starting October 23, with individuals east of the Missouri River paying one half fare. The week will feature champion field greyhounds and full arrangements are set. In Atchison, Pardee Butter, a Kansan active since 1855, died at 73. Abilene’s YMCA meeting closes its business session tonight with most delegates staying for doctrinal exercises. 315,000 was raised for next year’s work.
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Hetcurssox
Kas
National Coursing Association
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri River
Greyhounds of America
Atchison
Pardee. Butter
Atchison County
Missouri
Abilene
Young Men's Christian Association
Giants win fourth straight at Polo Grounds to clinch series
In New York on October 20, the Giants defeated the Cardinals before 10,000 spectators. The game swung in the eighth as the Giants scored five runs to overturn a Louis lead. Darkness halted play with the victory secured for the Giants.
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New York
Giants
Polo Grounds
T. Louis
Jacksonville council names Dr Porter to handle refugee matters
The Jacksonville city council voted to vest all authority on retiring refugees, fumigation, and property inspections in Dr. Porter. The 24 hour official bulletin shows 50 new cases, 1 death, total 3,799 cases and 327 deaths. Separate notes list new cases in Decatur and Gainesville. In St. Louis, appointments at the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad are announced, with Gaston Wesker named general passenger and ticket agent and A B Dodge named general freight agent, effective November 1.
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Porter
Decatur
Ala
Gainesville
Fernandina
St. Louis
Eddy
Case
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Gaston Wesker
Missouri Pacific
Dodge
Noted Authors and Poets Across Generations
A collage of biographical snippets highlights Viscount Cranbrook and Holmes, Mrs. Margaret Sangster, Edmund Yates on Proctor, Whittier on Snowbound, Cora Benneson, and Rose Hartwick, tracing careers and early works. It recalls Bryant’s early fame and the Berkshire hills that inspired Thanatopsis.
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Viscount Cranbrook
English Council
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Margaret Sidney
Daniel Lothrop
Boston
Margaret J. Sangster
Harpers
Edmund Yates
Richard A. Proctor
Whittier
Cora Benneson
Quincy
Ill
University of Michigan
Rocky Mountains
Burn Mawr College
Pennsylvania
Rose Hartwick
Litchfield
Mich
Detroit Commercial Advertiser
Bryant
Embacwo
Berkshire
Dr. Bryant
Instantaneous photography and other quick takes in humor
A collection of quips and antics from period humor pages. Jests cover instant photography claims, soup roaches, bicarbonate costs, a court memory gag about hair pulling, engagement ring views, a pun on longevity, and a voter registration tally. Notable lines reference Puck and Harper's Bazar style.
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